Ravi Gupta

Writer, podcaster, and former school principal known for immersive year-long skill pursuits; host/producer of the five-part series 'Where the Schools Went' about New Orleans school reform and author of the novel Garbage Town.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 59min

What the Hell is a Skillbatical?

Ravi Gupta, a former school principal turned podcaster, shares his transformative journey of pursuing immersive skillbaticals, including cooking in Italy, to reclaim focus in a tech-saturated world. He discusses how communal cooking ties into personal growth and offers practical tips for anyone looking to dedicate a year to mastering a skill. Additionally, Gupta delves into his five-part series on New Orleans' school reform post-Katrina, pinpointing what other cities can learn from its charter school successes and challenges.

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